Giō-ji, Buddhist nunnery in Saga Toriimoto, Ukyō-ku, Japan
The nunnery features traditional thatched buildings surrounded by an extensive moss garden and small bamboo forests in the western district of Kyoto.
The temple stands as the remaining part of Ojo-in, established by Ryochin, a disciple of Honen who founded the Jodo-shu branch of Pure Land Buddhism.
The nunnery bears the name of Gio, a Heian period dancer whose story with Hotoke Gozen appears in the Heike Monogatari literary work.
Visitors can access the temple by taking a bus to Toriimoto stop or walking 25 minutes from Daikaku-ji through the preserved streets of Saga.
The temple grounds contain over 8,000 Buddhist statues among the moss gardens, creating a distinct environment within the Ukyō-ku district of Kyoto.
Location: Ukyō-ku
Website: https://giouji.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.02339,135.66675
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:19
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